I'm on a birthday card run! Our family has lots of spring and summer birthdays so I'm getting ahead.

I have been trying to use the "really busy" papers in my paper pads. They can be a bit challenging for me to use. I think I may have hit on the formula that works for me. A sentiment on a tag or banner and a layered embellishment to give my eye a place to focus on. What's your secret?

Super cute card. I love that pattern paper with the die cut and sentiment. They compliment each other perfectly. I don't have any secrets to using pattern paper. That is why i don't use it much. I need to take the class that was offered recently.